named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Fishers Island Library Book Club
Monthly book discussion group that meets on the fourth Wednesday, open to all community members with books selected by members.
IPP Craft Fair
Community event held on the Village Green offering handmade crafts, supporting local artisans and library programming.
Live-brary
Digital lending platform offering free access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines, language learning, and homework help through OverDrive and Libby.
Peter Brinckerhoff Nautical Lecture Series
Annual lecture series honoring maritime history and sailing, featuring guest speakers such as historians, shipwrights, and sailors.
Tiny Tots Story Hour
Weekly story time program for children ages 1–3 and their caregivers, held every Tuesday during the summer months.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Facilitate community gatherings and eventsHosts book clubs, craft fairs, reception events, and seasonal celebrations to foster community engagement, including a monthly book club and events on the Village Green.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Host children's literacy programsRuns weekly Story Hour programs for young children (ages 1–3) and their caregivers during the summer, along with an annual Summer Reading Program for individuals of all ages to promote literacy and engagement.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Host community lectures and speaker eventsOrganizes year-round lectures, author talks, and panel discussions featuring guest speakers, including an annual nautical lecture series and events with authors such as Rick Moody and Peter Matthiessen.
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Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
- Maintain and enhance library facilitiesConducted renovations to the front room to create a more functional and welcoming space, and constructed the Marcie L. Madden Memorial Garden as an outdoor gathering area for patrons.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provide free public library servicesOffers year-round access to physical and digital library collections, technology, and resources for residents of all ages on Fishers Island. Services include book lending, e-books, audiobooks, e-magazines, homework help, career tools, and language learning, with flexible checkout periods and no late fees for digital materials.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$254K
Contributions & grants$207K82%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$47K18%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$256K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$113K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.69M
Cash$32K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$1.68M
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -41.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 18
- ABIGAIL MCCALL — TRUSTEE
- ALEXANDRA ANDREWS — TRUSTEE
- ANN DOUHIT — TRUSTEE
- BONNIE BENKARD — PRESIDENT
- BRIAN LEUCHTENBURG — TRUSTEE
- BRUCE KINLIN — TRUSTEE
- CLIFFORD ANDERSON — SECRETARY
- COURTNEY MACDONALD — TRUSTEE
- ELIZABETH ARSENAULT — TRUSTEE
- ELIZABETH WOOLSTON — TRUSTEE
- GEORGE GUIMARAES — TRUSTEE
- GORDON MURPHY — VP & INT TRE
- JADE KLUVER — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER MILLER — VICE PRESIDE
- REBECCA WALTERS — TRUSTEE
- SARAH SCOVILLE — TRUSTEE
- STEPHANIE BRAUN — TRUSTEE
- THOMAS CASHEL — TRUSTEE
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Ann Banks Partner — Long-serving librarian honored for 50 years of service to the Fishers Island Library.
- Caroline Braga Partner — Landscape architect and daughter of Marcie L. Madden who designed the memorial garden for the library.
- Christian Arsenault Partner — Ex-officio board member and Superintendent involved in library governance.
- FIS Board of Education Partner — Coordinates scheduling of book club meetings to avoid conflicts with FIS BOE meetings.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for public outreach and engagement
- Ferguson Museum Partner — Co-sponsored a film screening of The World According to Garp with other island organizations including the Ferguson Museum.
- Fire Department Partner — Co-sponsored a film screening of The World According to Garp with other island organizations including the Fire Department.
- Fishers Island School Partner — Collaborates with the library on educational initiatives, including school visits and reading programs.
- IPP Craft Fair Partner — Co-hosted a craft fair event on the Village Green.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used for public outreach and engagement
- Island Community Board Partner — Coordinates scheduling of book club meetings to avoid conflicts with ICB meetings.
- Island Health Project Partner — Co-sponsored a film screening of The World According to Garp with other island organizations including the Island Health Project.
- Island People’s Project Partner — Co-sponsored a film screening of The World According to Garp with other island organizations including the Island People’s Project.
- Lighthouse Works Partner — Co-hosts author talk events with the Fishers Island Library Association.
- National Coast Guard Museum Association Partner — Collaborates with the National Coast Guard Museum Association by hosting its President as a guest speaker in the nautical lecture series.
- Norwich Hospital Partner — Received donated unsold books from the library after a fundraising event.
- OverDrive Partner — Technology and digital content platform partner enabling the library's e-book and audiobook lending services.
- Scholarship Fund Partner — Co-sponsored a film screening of The World According to Garp with other island organizations including the Scholarship Fund.
- Suffolk County public libraries Network — Participates in Live-brary, a cooperative online project providing access to shared digital resources.
- Union Chapel Partner — Collaborated on hosting a table at the Union Chapel fair to raise funds.
- YouTube Partner — Platform used for public outreach and engagement
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Centered Engagement to Foster Lifelong Learningmethodology: community-centered_library_engagementBy providing free, year-round access to collections, programs, and technology in a welcoming environment, the library fosters a love of reading and learning across generations, because sustained engagement in accessible, inclusive settings strengthens community attachment to education and promotes lifelong learning.
- Digital Equity Through Barrier-Free Accessmethodology: equitable-digital-accessBy eliminating late fees and automating deactivation of digital content, the library increases equitable access to resources, because reducing administrative and financial stressors lowers barriers to borrowing, particularly for vulnerable or transient populations like summer residents and students.
- Early Literacy Development Through Family-Centered Programmingmethodology: early-literacy_family_engagementBy offering weekly story hours and intentionally selecting books for young children and their caregivers, the library supports early literacy and developmental engagement, because shared reading experiences build foundational language skills and strengthen family bonds around learning.
- Preservation of Intellectual Access and Anti-Censorship Stancemethodology: anti-censorship_collection_managementBy refusing to remove books in response to individual requests, the library protects intellectual freedom and collection integrity, because maintaining diverse and uncensored access to ideas ensures equitable learning opportunities and upholds democratic values in a public institution.